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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson | The Daily Signal · EN
Victor Davis Hanson provides commentary on the latest political and cultural news with an eye to the historical significance of our time. He is an author, historian, classicist, and contemporary analyst. Join him to learn about the what's going on in your world.
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Iran’s Growing Threat, Graham’s Lasting Legacy, and the Left’s Misreading of Homer | VDH
Yesterday01:13:21Summary readyIran’s attacks continue to escalate, prompting calls for a stronger U.S. response. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler argue America should abandon a limited “tit-for-tat” strategy and instead pursue decisive action to deter the Iranian regime.Conversation then turns to the controversy surrounding Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and what today’s debates reveal about America’s understanding of Western civilization. The question of modern education standards affecting how much people truly know about The Odyssey. This episode also takes a look at reports that Democrat Graham Platner was being groomed as a future presidential contender—and what his rapid rise and fall says about today’s Democrat Party. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow My Patriot Supply - Get $250 off My Patriot Supply’s best-selling 6-month emergency food supply! Available now at https://preparewithvdh.com Hillsdale - Sign up right now for Hillsdale College’s newest free online course, “The Odyssey.” Go to https://hillsdale.edu/VDH to enroll. It’s totally free. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to sign ADF’s petition to protect female sports. Add your name to the declaration and side with truth and fairness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Victor Davis Hanson: Iran War Update, Mexico’s Cartel Problem, and the Tyler Robinson Case
4d ago01:11:56Summary readyIran’s latest moves, Mexico’s reaction to the El Mayo arrest, and the Tyler Robinson case all raise the same question: whether America still has the will to confront threats directly. Today we look at the war update in Iran, the power of Mexican cartels, fentanyl, border security, and the political fallout when the U.S. takes action against cartel leaders. At home, the Tyler Robinson case adds another test of accountability, justice, and political violence. Together, these stories show a country facing pressure from foreign enemies, criminal networks, and domestic instability at the same time. Pure Health Research - Visit https://www.purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Mount Titano Media - FINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America is available now in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, Audible, and in Spanish translation on Amazon.com, and on https://www.MountTitanoMedia.com. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryWhy Graham Platner’s Dropped Out Now, Hitting Iran Harder, Europe’s ‘Breakup’ Talk & Smithsonian Rewrite
5d ago01:20:03Summary readyIn this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner “suspending” his campaign amid multiple allegations and party maneuvering, arguing Democrats only abandon candidates when polls turn, and they one of their own are hurt. They shift to Iran, endorsing renewed, disproportionate U.S. strikes to deter attacks and disrupt Iran’s trade routes to China and Russia while rejecting any deployment of U.S. ground troops. Hanson dismisses reports of European leaders plotting a U.S. “breakup” as empty posturing driven by defense dependence and trade surpluses. The episode also critiques DEI-driven cultural narratives, including casting and feminist criticism surrounding a new “The Odyssey” film, and supports Trump’s push to redirect Smithsonian exhibits away from what Hanson calls politicized pseudo-history toward a fuller account of American achievements and complexity, ending with viewer comments and broader criticism of Democratic messaging on energy, crime, and immigration. My Patriot Supply - Go to https://www.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM right now to get their best selling 3-Month Emergency Food Supply for $100 off. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to give today. Every dollar you give will be DOUBLED thanks to a special matching grant, while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryPatriot Front, Europe's Break with America, and Tucker Carlson's Third-Party Dream
6d ago01:28:05Summary readyIs America becoming more divided at home—and more isolated abroad? Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler examine the media firestorm surrounding the July 4 Patriot Front photo, arguing that public attention is often shaped by selective coverage rather than consistent standards. They discuss recent teen takeover incidents, rising concerns about crime, and the state of race relations in America, while debating how decades of public policy have contributed to today's challenges. The conversation also explores growing divisions within the Democratic Party, as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro distances himself from the party's socialist wing, and whether moderates can reclaim influence. Hanson argues that Europe is increasingly dependent on the United States while pursuing policies that have weakened its own economic and military strength. The episode also discusses Tucker Carlson's suggestion that America needs a third party, his break with President Trump over foreign policy, and what those disagreements reveal about the future of the conservative movement. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Vaer Watches - Visit https://Vaerwatches.com/VDH Pepperdine School of Public Policy - visit https://go.pepperdine.edu/dailysignal to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryThe Racist Tribalism Coming for Your Hometown, the Californian Blueprint, and Islam’s Infiltration | VDH
1w ago01:27:07Summary readyThe extreme socialist and Communist policies taking over California and New York may be coming from your hometown next. Victor Davis Hanson discusses the failure of elite socialists like Gavin Newsom, the infiltration of Islam into the Democrat Party, and the tribalism Leftists are forcing throughout the country. Victor Davis Hanson points out the flaws in the socialist’s arguments, noting most of them are products of privilege. For example, Mamdani and Omar belong to the wealthiest and most privileged part of the minority community. Meanwhile, California serves as the blueprint for the rest of the country if Americans continue to elect them. Hanson also calls out the hypocrisy of many immigrants who criticize America, noting they have a duty to learn American history and assimilate into the culture. Instead, many immigrants would often rather learn about oppression, transphobia, and tribalism. “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Cove Pure - CovePure is giving VDH’s audience $250 off if you use this link: https://CovePure.com/VDH Don’t wait! Allegiance Gold - Visit https://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer and save! Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to give today. Every dollar you give will be DOUBLED thanks to a special matching grant, while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryVictor Davis Hanson: Why the American Republic Has Survived for 250 Years
2w ago01:38:43Summary readyVictor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss on this special July 4th edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” why the U.S. republic has endured for 250 years. They cite secondary advantages—vast resources, continental unity, and ocean buffers—but emphasize the Constitution’s mixed government, intricate checks and balances, and the Bill of Rights for its continued survival. Victor notes the amendment process is intentionally difficult, requiring supermajorities in Congress and the states. The American Revolution is contrasted with the French Revolution as a limited political break that preserved British Enlightenment traditions, religious tolerance, and avoided radical cultural rupture. Cultural foundations include the absence of serfdom, an ideal of independent agrarian citizenship, lack of formal class titles, and social mobility. They argue Americans historically emulate success rather than envy it, warning that rising envy threatens national cohesion. The system is described as complex, hard to replicate abroad, designed to restrain power given flawed human nature, and dependent on an educated populace—now seen as weakening. OUT NOW: Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Vaer Watches - Visit https://Vaerwatches.com/VDH Pure Health Research - Visit https://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Mount Titano Media - FINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America is available now in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, Audible, and in Spanish translation on Amazon.com, and on https://www.MountTitanoMedia.com Heritage Foundation’s America. The Beautiful https://www.heritage.org/beautiful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryVictor Davis Hanson: Roberts and Coney Barrett’s Defection in the Birthright Citizenship Decision
2w ago01:29:04Summary readyThis week, the Trump v. Barbara's decision regarding birthright citizenship surprised observers, as Justices Roberts and Barrett departed from the conservative vote. Sami and Victor discuss potential motivations for the justices’ defections and the detrimental incentive structures of American immigration. In addition, they explore what “democrat” really means, the case of trans athlete AB Hernandez, and the importance of teaching young people the detriments of socialism. “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation” OUT NOW: https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to give today. Every dollar you give will be DOUBLED thanks to a special matching grant, while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryThe Supreme Court Decides, Scott Wiener’s ‘Betrayal,’ and Immigration Fraud | VDH
2w ago01:22:54Summary readyThe Supreme Court’s new rulings on mail-in ballots, Scott Wiener’s apparent ‘betrayal’ of his trans allies, and the rampant immigration fraud within this country are all discussed on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson recounts October 7 and the genocide that Hamas committed toward the Jewish people. This is why it is surprising that State Sen. Scott Wiener, Jewish, caved to his fellow Democrats and recanted his support for Israel. It turns out Democrats don’t mind turning on each other. The conversation turns towards the major decisions released by the Supreme Court in its final day of its term. Notably, the Court ruled that mail in ballots can arrive after Election Day, despite the massive fraud associated with the practice. Lastly, Hanson discusses the large percentage of farmland being sold to foreign powers and the immigration crisis that still plagues the country. WATCH NOW: Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation Premieres TONIGHT, July 2, at 8:30pm ET👉 https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Pepperdine School of Public Policy - visit https://go.pepperdine.edu/dailysignal to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryIran’s Ceasefire Violations, Europe’s Skepticism, and Democrats’ Socialist Turn | Victor Davis Hanson
2w ago01:29:42Summary readyIran’s reported ceasefire violations, Trump’s retaliatory strikes, and Victor Davis Hanson’s view that future U.S. responses may need expanded “dual-use” targeting to deter Tehran while managing oil prices and public opinion are all discussed on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson recounts speaking with European diplomatic figures who he says dislike Trump, resent not being consulted, and asked extensively about J.D. Vance, NATO burden-sharing, and Trump’s Greenland and Panama pressure tactics. The conversation turns to Watergate and Nixon’s legacy, Democrat leaders’ anxiety over rising DSA-aligned candidates, and criticism of Democrats defending recently sentenced Antifa-linked attackers. They also address rhetoric from a Minnesota school board member, open-border consequences, and Hanson’s claim that the WNBA’s mistreatment of Caitlin Clark reflects broader cultural and racial polarization and warrants a boycott or her departure from the league. 👉“Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation” Subscribe to The Daily Signal’s YouTube channel and enable notifications to be alerted the moment the documentary premieres: https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to give today. Every dollar you give will be DOUBLED thanks to a special matching grant, while funds last.HTTPS://WWW.JOINADF.COM/HANSON.COM 👉Home Title Lock - visit www.HomeTitleLock.com and use promo code VICTOR to get a FREE Title History Report, PLUS, a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protectionhttps://www.HomeTitleLock.com 👉Cove Pure - CovePure is giving VDH’s audience $250 off if you use this link: CovePure.com/VDH. Don’t wait! HTTPS://WWW.COVEPURE.COM/VDH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Victor Davis Hanson: Antifa, America's Universities, and the Decline of Patriotism
3w ago01:08:16Summary readyVictor Davis Hanson discusses Antifa, America's universities, political extremism, and the decline of patriotism, while examining Iran, drone warfare, military technology, the War Powers Act, Barack Obama's legacy, Thomas Jefferson, and the latest political and cultural issues shaping the United States on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” SACRED HONOR: THE DECLARATION THAT DEFINES A NATION | PREMIERES JULY 2, 2026 👉Subscribe to The Daily Signal’s YouTube channel and enable notifications to be alerted the moment the documentary premieres: https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉Mount Titano Media - FINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America is available now in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, Audible, and in Spanish translation on Amazon.com, and on www.MountTitanoMedia.com. HTTPS://WWW.MOUNTTITANOMEDIA.COM/ 👉Pure Health Research - Visit purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. HTTPS://WWW.PUREHEALTHRESEARCH.COM/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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